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Holiday Cranberry Relish

Submitted by: Reshableu 
Home Town: Marshall, Texas, USA
Living In: Andrews, Texas, USA
An easy cranberry salad with chopped oranges, apples, and pecans gets a flavor boost from strawberry gelatin. 

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Grandmother's Orange Salad

Submitted by: Ann Eastman 
Perfect for spring, this gelatin salad is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to appetites of all ages! When the weather starts turning warm, this cool, fruity salad is just right. --Ann Eastman Greenville, California 

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Creamy Pineapple Salad

Submitted by: Ruth Ann Stelfox 
Mom made this zesty and fruity salad often, and it tasted so good paired with her hearty spare ribs. We kids couldn't wait to eat when we saw this salad appear on the table. -- Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 

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Spring Rhubarb Salad

Submitted by: Joy Hansmeier 
In our part of Iowa, we know spring is coming when we see the first rhubarb peeking out of the ground. We enjoy it so much that it's hard to wait for the stalks to grow large enough to be picked! I've collected lots of recipes for rhubarb, but this is one of my family's favorites. 

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Apricot Salad

Submitted by: Fae Fisher 
'COLORFUL gelatin salad adds a spot of brightness to any table. It blends well with this holiday feast. We children didn't know if it should be a salad or dessert, with its smooth texture and delicate flavor.' 

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For Goodness Sakes Salad

Submitted by: Olena Keef 
I've shared this salad recipe more than any other in file. Upon reading the list of ingredients, folks often exclaim, 'Well, for goodness sakes!'...hence the name! The unusual blend of flavors makes this one of our family's favorite. 

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Orange Buttermilk Salad

Submitted by: Juanita Hutto 
A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church meeting, shower or any potluck event--it's always a hit. Whenever I serve this salad, people ask for the recipe. They find it hard to believe it's really made with buttermilk! 

Creamy Citrus Salad

Submitted by: Mary Prior 
This crowd-pleasing salad frequently appeared on the table while I was growing up. But with my four brothers, it never lasted long! The flavors are a nice addition to any meal. 

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Cranberry Mousse Salad

Submitted by: Sue Warner 
My sister and I discovered this recipe while looking for something different to serve at holiday time. The fruity flavor goes especially well with poultry or pork. 

Cherry Cola Salad

Submitted by: Betty Aman 
This tempting gelatin salad has a big cherry flavor and a fun zing from the cola. My two small children are always happy to see this salad on the table. We think it tastes great with or without the whipped topping. 

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Creamy Fruit Mold

Submitted by: Shirley Leister 
Because it can be made ahead, a gelatin salad like this one, brimming with fruit and nuts, is so convenient. This salad (another old standby from the cooking show I watched years ago) comes out of the mold easily and looks very attractive when served. -Shirley Leister, West Chester, Pennsylvania 

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Cran-Raspberry Gelatin

Submitted by: Kathy Jarvis 
You'll love the sweet-tart flavor and beautiful ruby-red color of this chunky fruit salad from Katy Jarvis of Bear Creek, Wisconsin. 'It's great served with a Thanksgiving turkey or with most any kind of meat,' she writes. 

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Creamy Orange Fluff

Submitted by: Nancy Callis 
I got this yummy recipe from a friend but came up with my own tasty topping. Creamy, fruity and refreshing, this dish is simple to make ahead and cuts nicely into squares for ease in serving. It is perfect for potlucks. 

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Strawberry Rhubarb Gelatin

Submitted by: Opal Schmidt 
Rhubarb lends a hint of natural tartness to this sweet salad shared by Opal Schmidt of Battle Creek, Iowa. As a fruity side dish, its vibrant color is sure to add eye-opening appeal to almost any meal. 

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Orange Lime Gelatin Ring

Submitted by: Janice Purdue 
Red grapes tucked into the center of a molded gelatin ring accent the tangy taste of lime, orange and pineapple in this colorful salad. 'It's festive enough to serve guests and goes perfectly with ham or pork roast,' writes Janice Pardue of Naples, Florida. 'Plus, it's cool, tasty and easy to prepare!' 

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Whipped Carrot Salad

Submitted by: Jean Smith 
'Carrots and pineapple give this fluffy gelatin salad its refreshing taste,' says Jean Smith of Crossville, Tennessee. 'A friend gave me the recipe. I serve this side dish often, whether I'm entertaining guests or my family. Lovely and light, it's perfect with almost any menu.' 

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Creamy Fruit Medley

Submitted by: Yvonne Bellomo 
Last but not least, Yvonne tosses together an effortless sweet treat to cap off the meal. 'I received the recipe for Creamy Fruit Medley from a friend of my mother's years ago,' she recalls. 'I always have the ingredients on hand in case I need a quick dessert. 'Any flavor of gelatin works well, and sometimes I spoon it into individual parfait glasses instead of serving it in one big bowl,' Yvonne suggests. 'Everyone enjoys it.' 

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Cranberry Cherry Salad

Submitted by: Betsy Bianco 
I like to make this refreshing salad for summer get-togethers. It's also a great side dish during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Everybody just loves it! -Betsy Bianco, Wheaton, Missouri 

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Cran-Raspberry Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Gayle Durfee 
When I misplaced my recipe for cranberry salad, I created my own. My daughter likes it so much and asks me to make it often. 

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Pastel Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Teresa Ries 
In Santee, California, Teresa Ries tops her gelatin salad with pretty pastel mini marshmallow to add color to holiday menus. With its creamy lemon-lime base and tangy pineapple flavor, it's a tasty accompaniment to any meal. 

 
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